Edited by David M. Simpson, Justin C. McArthur, and Robert H. Dworkin

Serves as a guide for diagnostic approaches and treatment of neuropathic pain

Offers plentiful figures and tables

Neuropathic Pain

Mechanisms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Edited by David M. Simpson, Justin C. McArthur, and Robert H. Dworkin

Description

The incidence of neuropathic pain continues to rise, yet it is an affliction often misdiagnosed or inadequately treated. Although in recent years considerable research has been dedicated to understanding its mechanisms, there have been few advances in treatment. The contributors to this book are internationally renowned leaders in the fields of peripheral neuropathy and neuropathic pain. They discuss clinical approaches to diagnosis and treatment of neuropathic pain, its underlying mechanisms, and strategies for prevention. In addition, chapters cover timely issues, including legal and ethical concerns surrounding pain treatment, the status of clinical trial methods, and educational efforts. Comprehensive yet concise, this book serves as a guide for diagnostic
approaches and treatment of neuropathic pain for the student, resident, practicing physician, researcher, and specialist.

Neuropathic Pain

Mechanisms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Edited by David M. Simpson, Justin C. McArthur, and Robert H. Dworkin

Author Information

David M. Simpson, MD is Professor of Neurology and Director of Neuromuscular Division, Director of Clinical Neurophysiology Laboratories, and Director of Neuro-AIDS Program at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.

Justin C. McArthur, MBBS, MPH is Professor of Neurology, Pathology and Epidemiology and Director of Department of Neurology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltiomore, Maryland.

Robert H. Dworkin, PhD, is Professor of Anesthesiology, Neurology, Oncology, and Psychiatry, and Professor at the Center for Human Experimental Therapeutics at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, New York.

Contributors:

W. David Arnold, MDAssistant Professor of NeurologyOhio State UniversityColumbus, OH

John T. Kissel, MDDirector, Division of Neuromuscular MedicineProfessor of NeurologyAssociate Professor of PediatricsOhio State UniversityColumbus, OH

Michael Lim, MDAssistant Professor of Neurosurgery and OncologyDirector of the Metastatic Brain Tumor CenterDirector of Brain Tumor ImmunotherapyJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimore, MD

John D. Markman, MDAssociate Professor, Department of NeurosurgeryUniversity of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryRochester, NY

John M. Mayer, DC, PhD College of Medicine and School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation SciencesUniversity of South FloridaTampa, FL

Neuropathic Pain

Mechanisms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Edited by David M. Simpson, Justin C. McArthur, and Robert H. Dworkin

Reviews and Awards

"... thisconcise but comprehensive book is a timely and important addition to the field. The editors have assembled a group of internationally known experts in the field of neuropathic pain... I recommend the book to anyone who is interested in learning more about neuropathic pain and its treatment. It will be most useful for students, resident physicians, and practicing physicians who are not experts in neuropathy and neuropathic pain." -- John D. England, MD, Neurology